We advised SMBC BANK EU AG on a sustainability-linked credit facility to SATO Oyj

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We advised SMBC BANK EU AG on a sustainability-linked credit facility to SATO Oyj

April 15, 2025

Finland
Finland
Finland
We acted as legal counsel to SMBC BANK EU AG in connection with a €150,000,000 Sustainability-Linked Bilateral Committed Credit Facility Agreement granted to SATO Oyj.

SMBC Bank EU AG is part of Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC), one of Japan’s largest financial institutions and a key entity within the Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (SMFG).

SATO is one of Finland’s largest private residential rental housing providers, with a significant role in the Finnish housing market.

Our project team included Specialist Counsel Leena Pyymäki and Partner Henrik Sandholm.
 
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